The team is also expected to re-sign three assistant coaches — Phil Weber, Dan D’Antoni and Kenny Atkinson — whose contracts all expire Thursday. Herb Williams’s contract expires later this summer, along with the contracts of several scouts and front-office personnel.

Of all the things talked about surrounding Donnie Walsh’s departure, few are talking about his support of Herb Williams, the long time Knicks assistant and former interm head man. With talks of a defensive minded coach being hired, it may spell the end of Williams on the sidelines for the Knicks, although the Post has a conflicting report that Williams may be retained with the other three.